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United States Economic Optimism Index
Last Release
Sep 2021
Actual
48.5
Forecast
50
Previous
53.6
Frequency
Monthly
Units In
N/A
Next Release
Oct 5, 2021
Time to Release
7 Days 14 Hours
Highest | Lowest | Average | Date Range | Source |
62.9 Mar 2002 | 35.8 Aug 2011 | 50.06 | 2001 - 2021 | Technometrica Market Intelligence/The Investor's Business Daily |
IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index measures Americans' opinions and outlooks on the economy. The index is based on a nationwide survey of 900 adults and evaluates six-month economic outlook, personal financial outlook, confidence in federal economic policies. Reading above 50 indicates optimism, and below 50 indicates pessimism.
Latest Updates
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index in the US plunged by 5.1 points to 48.5 in September 2021, the lowest since September last year and falling into pessimistic territory for the first time since December. Concerns about near-term prospects for the US economy mounted as the latest Covid wave pushes back the jobs recovery amid ebbing federal income supports. The six-month outlook for the U.S. economy slid 8.9 points to 41.3, the lowest since September 2020; and the personal finances subindex fell 2.8 points to 55. The federal policies subindex, which reflect views of how well government economic policies are working, dropped 3.8 points to 49.1, turning negative for the first time since February.
United States Economic Optimism Index History
Last 12 readings
Latest Releases and Calendar Events
News
All News| DATE | TIME | TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2021 | 14:23 | US Economic Optimism Index Falls to 1-Year Low |
| Aug 3, 2021 | 14:15 | US Economic Optimism Index Drops to 6-Month Low |
United States consumer Indicators
All United States indicatorsIndicator | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Lending Rate | 3.25 Aug 2021 | 3.25 Jul 2021 | 2 Apr 1950 | 20.5 Aug 1981 | % | Monthly | 1950 - 2021 |
| Consumer Confidence | 71 Sep 2021 | 70.3 Aug 2021 | 51.7 May 1980 | 111.4 Jan 2000 | points | Monthly | 1952 - 2021 |
| Consumer Credit | 17 Jul 2021 | 37.69 Jun 2021 | -111.95 Dec 2015 | 116.79 Dec 2010 | USD Billion | Monthly | 1943 - 2021 |
| Consumer Spending | 13,660.18 Jun 2021 | 13,282.69 Mar 2021 | 1,403.69 Mar 1950 | 13,660.18 Jun 2021 | USD Billion | Quarterly | 1950 - 2021 |
| Gasoline Prices | 0.83 Aug 2021 | 0.83 Jul 2021 | 0.24 Feb 1999 | 1.07 Jun 2008 | USD/Liter | Monthly | 1991 - 2021 |
| Disposable Personal Income | 18,048.1 Jul 2021 | 17,850 Jun 2021 | 351.54 Jan 1959 | 21,902.41 Mar 2021 | USD Billion | Monthly | 1959 - 2021 |
Economic Optimism Index across North America
Economic Optimism Index global viewCountry | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 48.5 Sep 2021 | 53.6 Aug 2021 | 35.8 Aug 2011 | 62.9 Mar 2002 | Monthly | 2001 - 2021 |